Brinsley and Underwood vs Burton Joyce
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brinsley And Underwood wins on house prices with a 32% gap.
Avg House Price
Brinsley and Underwood
£263,651
Burton Joyce
£389,373
Crime Rate
Brinsley and Underwood
80.0
Burton Joyce
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brinsley and Underwood
100.0%
Burton Joyce
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brinsley and Underwood
465.9
Burton Joyce
259.5
EPC Rating
Brinsley and Underwood
70.6
Burton Joyce
71.1
Median Income
Brinsley and Underwood
£29,215
Burton Joyce
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £263,651, Brinsley And Underwood undercuts Burton Joyce (£389,373) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brinsley And Underwood is a terraced at £184,199, while in Burton Joyce it is a flat at £90,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 34% pricier in Burton Joyce (£318,917 vs £210,232).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burton Joyce prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Brinsley And Underwood and Burton Joyce at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Brinsley And Underwood and Burton Joyce. Brinsley And Underwood has 3 schools and Burton Joyce has 1 schools.
Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burton Joyce School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brinsley and Underwood | Burton Joyce |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brinsley And Underwood averages 465.9 Mbps – ahead of Burton Joyce's 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Brinsley And Underwood and 90.8% in Burton Joyce. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Brinsley And Underwood and 44% in Burton Joyce.
Brinsley And Underwood is the faster of the two by 80% on average download speed (466 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burton Joyce leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Brinsley And Underwood averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood and £1,196 in Burton Joyce. 60.6% of homes in Brinsley And Underwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Burton Joyce.
Burton Joyce has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood and £28,590 in Burton Joyce. The median age is 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood and 45.5 in Burton Joyce. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood versus 71.4% in Burton Joyce. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood and 57.1% in Burton Joyce.
| Indicator | Brinsley and Underwood | Burton Joyce |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,514 | 3,772 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,214.5 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 30.4% |
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